Why do snowflakes sometimes fall to the ground in clumps? What makes them clump together midair instead of falling individually?

Question

Why do snowflakes sometimes fall to the ground in clumps? What makes them clump together midair instead of falling individually?

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Answer 1

Wind. Also, when you look at them in a microscope, its quite clear to see how they would stick together, as they intertwine.

Answer 2

they do fall individually. On their way down they may run into one another and stick. Pretty straight forward